Project #15180 - parole and probation

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CRJU 1043 Probation and Parole

Research Paper Guidelines

The purpose of the research paper is to allow you to learn more about a topic in probation and or parole. The research paper is due on October 30th, 2013 and must be submitted into the drop box to receive a grade without exception. Late papers will incur a 5% penalty for each day it is late. Papers will not be accepted that are more than 2 days late.The paper should be 4-5 pages in length with standard one inch margins. It must be typed and double spaced. All statements you obtain from published sources should be carefully documented. Use APA writing format to cite your sources and include a reference page. You will be penalized for departing from the length, format, and referencing style requested.

Research Paper Outline

Part I – Write a brief biography about Troy Davis. Include information about his family, what was his life like, was he employed, did he have any prior arrests before he was convicted for the murder of Police Officer Mark MacPhail?

Part II – Discuss the crime and the court case.State the case circumstances and the critical information about the trial.Include the witness statements and discuss their backgrounds.In addition, highlight the witnesses that changed their statements. Review their interviews and discuss why they changed their statements.

Part III – Write about the appeal process.Why did it take so long for the death penalty to be applied to Davis? Explain the issues and describe the path his case took leading to the Supreme Court.In addition, include the Supreme Court’s ruling and why the case was returned to Georgia.

Part IV – Discuss the role of the Georgia Parole Board.Why was the case sent to the Georgia Parole Board? Identify the board members and discuss their backgrounds. What role did the Georgia Parole Board play in the final days of the Davis decision?